Is kayaking horseshoe bend worth it?
Absolutely stunning Such an amazing opportunity! Definitely plan for 5-6 hours on the river so you have time to actually be in the canyon. We had 4 hours, but our river guide was awesome and boated us up to horseshoe bend so we could experience it, but then brought us back down to a lower spot for the kayaking portion. Yes, visitors can drive themselves into the Horseshoe Bend parking lot and walk the path to the overview point. No planned tour is necessary.While the hike to the Horseshoe Bend overlook is a self guided tour, there are a few options available at this destination to enhance your experience.You won’t need to pay an entrance fee to visit Horseshoe Bend, but you will have to pay to park in the lot at the trailhead. While the viewpoint is in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, the lot is in Page, Arizona so your America the Beautiful or other interagency pass won’t work here.